BEIJING, Oct 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- China has allocated 50 million yuan (about US$7.5 million) in emergency disaster relief funds and earmarked another 30 million yuan for recovery efforts following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, reported Xinhua.
World : China Earmarks 80 Mln Yuan For Xizang Quake Relief, Recovery Efforts
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China allocates 80 million yuan for quake relief and recovery in Xizang, following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake.
- China allocated 50 million yuan for emergency relief and 30 million for recovery efforts.
- The earthquake killed 16 and injured 54 in Xizang's Baqen County.
- Additional relief items and 350 rescuers were sent to the affected area.
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Also reported by The Borneo Post
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